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My son was checking his Denison portal this morning and noticed an optional “Why Denison?” essay! He doesn’t remember seeing it before and is wondering when it is due - if by chance he completely missed the deadline - and how long it’s supposed to be?
I checked on last year’s Class of 2029 thread and saw a Feb 1 deadline and a 200 word limit and am wondering if it may be the same this year. Is this (“optional” essay) something new that they just posted or has it been there and my son just missed it?
It’s not new. Your child should have gotten an email about it I believe, but maybe it went to their spam folder. I would recommend contacting admissions to check the deadline. Denison considers demonstrated interest. Most colleges like students that like them back. My D did the optional essay and optional interview a few years ago and was admitted with good merit aid. I think it’s a wonderful college, although my D ended up choosing a larger one.
Thank you. I will let my son know to reach out. He did the interview in person and a campus visit as well.
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This is something Denison throws at kids every year AFTER they have submitted their application. Your son did not see it when he filled out his application because it wasn’t there, and Denison states on their admissions page that they don’t have any supplementals. But then they add this in January to gauge interest. There’s a thread somewhere about colleges that hide supplementals, and Denison is on there. Kids that know about it from their college counselors don’t mind, but it’s really unfair to kids who don’t know it’s coming and think they’re done with the application process.
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